Mankowitz Later Adapted the Play Into an Oscar-Winning Short Film
Pacific Resident Theatre is presenting Wolf Mankowitz’s “The Bespoke Overcoat,” a captivating adaptation inspired by Nicolai Gogol’s renowned short story, “The Overcoat.”, through April 21.
Set in the Jewish East End of London, Mankowitz’s rendition offers a blend of humor and poignancy, portraying the tale of an elderly clerk grappling with the inability to afford a new overcoat. Initially celebrated as one of Britain’s most promising young playwrights upon its London debut in 1953, Mankowitz later adapted the play into an Oscar-winning short film at the 29th Academy Awards in 1957.
The son of a Jewish bookseller in London’s East End, Mankowitz was revered for his prolific contributions as a dramatist, novelist, and screenwriter, renowned for his portrayal of human acts in a nuanced and intriguing world.
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